The Credits: "Smooth Talk"

by wondahbap on Feb 11, 2010 8:45 AM PST in Credits

With the Lakers winning again without Kobe and Andrew Bynum, there's growing discussion as to why everything is running so smoothly. Kobe's absence, Pau and Lamar's re-awakening, increased intensity, or the Bench Mob stepping up. You name it. Now, it's Andrew's turn to take his lumps. Read and discuss....

Lakers to explore starting Odom, not Bynum - The Orange County Register
Lakers may bench Andrew Bynum - ProBasketballTalk - Basketball - NBC Sports
Andrew Bynum, his hip still hurting, considers options - latimes.com
Are The Lakers Better Without Kobe? | Bleacher Report
"Of course the Lakers aren’t better without Kobe....The Lakers are better without Andrew Bynum."
Dave McMenamin: Lakers leaning on Pau Gasol in Kobe Bryant's absence - ESPN Los Angeles
LAKERS: Pre-Trade Deadline Discussion: Mitch Kupchak

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Recaps, Post Games & Chats:

LAKERS: Lakers Gameday | 02/10/10 | Jazz

Lakers 96, Jazz 81: Running Diary at Lakers.com BasketBlog

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Utah Jazz - Recap - February 10, 2010 - ESPN

Lakers hold Jazz to new low - The Orange County Register

Lakers rip Jazz to go 3-0 without Kobe Bryant - latimes.com

Lakers find a rhythm against Jazz - LA Daily News

Forum Blue And Gold " Preview and Chat: The Utah Jazz

TLN’s Post Game Report: Lakers @ Jazz — More Than Just Getting By | The Lakers Nation

Lakers Tune Up On the Jazz | lakers-EDGE

Baseline to Baseline (last night's game recaps) - ProBasketballTalk - Basketball - NBC Sports
Lakers 96 Jazz 81

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The Orange County Register:

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LA Daily News:

Lakers' Bryant, Odom accept invitations for Team USA; Bynum declines

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Lakers may bench Andrew Bynum - ProBasketballTalk - Basketball - NBC Sports
The Bay To L.A.: The Right Rx | The Lakers Nation
Grading the NBA superstar moves - NBA News - FOX Sports on MSN
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Los Angeles Laker Shannon Brown is Growing Up in Kobe Bryant's Absence | Bleacher Report
Are The Lakers Better Without Kobe? | Bleacher Report
"Of course the Lakers aren’t better without Kobe....The Lakers are better without Andrew Bynum."
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Time for Kobe "Stubborn" Bryant to Sit Down | Lakers Nation
CBA 101: Not Going Anywhere - Basketball News & NBA Rumors - HoopsWorld

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Lakers -at- Jazz - 2/10 - HD Highlights | JD2K Lakers Video Highlights

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LAKERS: Lakers Gameday | 02/10/10 | Jazz | Photo Gallery

Should Kobe Play In All-Star Game? - ESPN Video - ESPN

New PodKast and Kobe's contradictory statements about walls - Lakers Blog - ESPN Los Angeles

LAKERS: J-Peezy’s Playlist

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I tend to read into things too much but if the following isn't an

indication that the Lakers are looking to make changes then I don’t know what is:

But again, I don’t anticipate any of our core players being involved in anything prior to the trade deadline.

Translation: We are looking to make changes but it won’t effect any of the Starters or the sixth man..

"If you want to find the dumbest guy in the room just find the first guy to tell you how smart he is." - JG

by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Feb 11, 2010 9:36 AM PST reply actions

I felt the same thing...

Mitch is probably shopping Ammo and his valuable expiring contract around. Might as well get a solid bench player while Ammo is wasting away on our bench.

by jan-jan on Feb 11, 2010 10:33 AM PST up reply actions

Not that simple

Probably could do that, but Buss is knee deep in contracts so I think he’s willing to let Ammo fall off the books at the end of the season if the team isn’t in need of anything.

Though god damn please trade Luke Walton

The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.

by Justin N. on Feb 11, 2010 12:43 PM PST up reply actions

I think when the bench was struggling recently

Luke was a sight for sore eyes. He brought back some structure.. But I wouldn’t be totally hurt if he got traded..

"If you want to find the dumbest guy in the room just find the first guy to tell you how smart he is." - JG

by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Feb 11, 2010 5:29 PM PST up reply actions

The bench is full of expiring contracts. Farmar, Ammo, Powell, Mbenga, and Brown (ETO).

From all the rumors, the Lakers are trying their damnest to trade Luke Walton’s contract, but no dice. I don’t blame potential suitors either. They also shopping Vujacic’s contract, but no one wants to take on that contract.

There is a possibility of a Morrison, Vujacic, and Farmar for Kirk Hinrich and James Johnson trade, a scenario bandied about by Eric Pincus and others. I don’t see it happening, but it does give the Bulls something that they want: more cap space.

There are pieces available to acquire but the Lakers would have to take on a large contract. Something that Jerry Buss probably doesn’t want to do. I think the Lakers will wait until players are bought of their contracts. There might be some interesting names on that’ll hit the streets

by E-ROC on Feb 11, 2010 2:55 PM PST up reply actions